SEPTEMBER FREE & CHEAP EVENTS (September 26-September 28) | Entertain Kids on a Dime
I can’t believe this is the last weekend of September. I feel like this month has flown by. Luckily the weather has been great and I hope it stays this way.
Our apple picking plans got rained out last weekend. I hope to take the kids to Pine Farms orchard and hopefully get to visit one of the fun activities listed below. Have a great weekend.
**FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2014**
*Culture Days @ the Library (Toronto) (FREE) 4:15pm- 7:15pm Pape/Danforth Library 701 Pape Avenue
Toronto, ON
Jumping Clay is a unique, and fun way to let your imagination soar. Join staff from Jumping Clay Canada to create your own model, character, decoration, or fridge magnet?
Three one hour workshops 4:15 pm- 5:15pm, 5:15 pm-6:15 pm, 6:15pm-7:15pm. All ages: children, families, adults, seniors.
Free tickets for all times available from 3pm on the day of the program
Jumping clay is a jasmine-scented polymer composed of non-toxic water-soluble fillers . It can be mixed like paint, it is mess-free, and when rolled into a ball it bounces. it air dries and is lightweight
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT169010&R=EVT169010
*Free Movie in the Park (Oshawa) 7pm-9:30pm Coldstream Park 1555 Coldstream Drive
Oshawa, ON
Free Family Movie in the Park presented by Affinity Church
“Mr. Peabody & Sherman”
Bring blankets & lawn chairs
Popcorn available
905-391-9652
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**SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2014**
*Cineplex Family Favourites (All Over The GTA) 11am
Cineplex Select Locations
Hugo Directed by: Martin Scorsese Cast: Asa Butterfield, Ben Kingsley, Chloe Grace Moretz, Christopher Lee, Jude Law, Ray Winstone, Sacha Baron Cohen
Plot: Throughout his extraordinary career, Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese has brought his unique vision and dazzling gifts to life in a series of unforgettable films. HUGO is the astonishing adventure of a wily and resourceful boy whose quest to unlock a secret left to him by his father will transform Hugo and all those around him, and reveal a safe and loving place he can call home.
Admission (taxes included): $2.50
http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites
*Arts And Crafts Drop in (All over Ontario) 10am-11:30am
Various Michaels Locations
Let your kids explore their creativity while you shop! Only $2 per child reserves 30 minutes for your creative kid. Sessions starting every half hour from 10am – 11:30 am. See a store associate to join the fun!
http://canada.michaels.com/Kids-Store-Events/store-events-kids,default,pg.html
*Tai Chi and Pumpkin Pie Trail (Woodbridge) 9am-1pm Woodbridge Village Farmers Market
5020 Hwy 7 at Islington Ave.
Special Event at the Market: Local Woodbridge resident, Sensei Joan Crane will lead her students in a Tai Chi Chuan hour long “moving meditation” exercise class at 10 a.m. Also the market is participating in the 2nd Annual York Region Pumpkin Pie Trail this week and next week. The Kid’s Club will be set up for fun and face painting by Alicia of CIYA.
http://woodbridgevillagefarmersmarket.com
*Movie Madness (Richmond Hill) (FREE) 2pm-3:30pm Central Library 1 Atkinson Street
Richmond Hill, ON
Movie- “Muppets Most Wanted!”
Please feel free to bring a nut-free snack to the movie.
Tickets for the movie will be handed out 15 minutes before the movie starts in the Warm Walkway on the East Side. There is a limit of 80 tickets for each movie.
http://www.rhpl.richmondhill.on.ca/Programs/ProgramDetail.cfm?programID=728
*Culinary Day (Aurora) 8am-1pm Aurora Farmers Market 49 Wells Street
(Wells St. & Town Park)
“Culinary Day” -chefs demonstrating cooking with our farmer’s produce!
Free entertainment and children’s crafts will be provided, plus a free market bag raffle.
*Fire Hall Open House (Aurora) 10am-3pm Fire Hall 1344 Wellington Street East
Aurora, ON
Join your local firefighters at Central York Fire Services Annual Open House. Check out the fire trucks, participate in games and activities, watch firefighter demonstrations, get important fire safety tips and learn how to prepare for emergencies. Firefighters will be serving refreshments, popcorn and cooking up hot dogs. Donations will be directed to Southlake Hospital.
*Pasta Party for Kids (Aurora) 12pm-2pm Sobeys extra Aurora
15500 Bayview Avenue
Kids, Join Chef Serge in his pasta party! You will be cooking a spaghetti pizza, homemade ravioli, and spaghetti & meatball cupcakes! Don’t miss out on all the fun! Registration Required, $10.00
905-726-2530
*Appreciation BBQ (Aurora) 2pm-5pm Aurora United Church
15186 Yonge Street
A show of appreciation to the Town of Aurora for all of the love and support they have shown since the fire. BBQ, and Live music by Glenn Marais and Delayne Drive. Fire Trucks, Face Painting.
http://auroraunitedchurch.ca
*Meet the Alpacas! (Uxbridge) 10am-4pm Arribalinea 755 Sandford Road
Uxbridge, ON
Please join us for our annual open house. Rain or Shine! Have your picture taken with an alpaca. Children’s Activities. Spinning and felting.
Mad Millie’s Fish and Chip Truck will be onsite both days. Have lunch while watching the baby alpacas play.
http://www.arribalinea.com
*Applefest (Markham) 10am-4pm Markham Museum
9350 Markham Road
Join in Markham Museum’s salute to the wonderful apple! The Museum operates its own apple cider mill and offers fresh samples to visitors. Take a stroll through our heritage apple orchard and participate in a variety of hands-on activities for kids of all ages. Enjoy exhibitions, geocaching, great food, and music too. It is a fun-filled weekend for the entire family!
Admission: $3.00/person (Free for children ages two and under)
http://www.markham.ca
*FREE Double Feature Drive In (Markham) 6:30pm-12am Downtown Markham
85 Enterprise Blvd.
The kids are back to school but that doesn’t mean the fun of summer is over! Downtown Markham and Aviva Canada invite you Back to the Drive In for a special Double Feature.
We’re screening two classics: ET: The Extra-terrestrial followed by Back to the Future.
Gates open at 6:30 pm. The first feature starts at 7:30 pm followed by our second show at 9:30 pm.
www.downtownmarkham.ca/drivein
*Harvest Day (Toronto) 12pm-4pm Toronto Botanical Garden
777 Lawrence Avenue East
Celebrate fall with TBGKids! Sip cider, plant bulbs and enjoy some family-friendly garden activities. Make crafts with Discoverability and harvest veggies from the Teaching Garden for the North York Harvest Food Bank.
http://torontobotanicalgarden.ca
*Etsy: Made in Canada Pop-Up Market (Toronto) MaRS Discovery District 101 College Street
College Street and University Avenue
The first 50 visitors will receive one of our awesome treat-filled swag bags with fabulous items from our sellers! Along with our handmade vendors, you can enjoy the music, and take part in one of a series of FREE craft workshops!
https://www.etsy.com/ca/madeincanada
*Painting with SCIENCE (Toronto) (FREE) 10am-4pm Lash Miller Chemical Labs 80 St. George Street
Toronto, ON
Part of Culture Days – Come and make ART with SCIENCE! – How colourless liquid make a colourful painting? – See colour EXPLODE on a plate of milk. – See all the hidden colours in ordinary items you see everyday.
– Generate colour with your body heat!
AND MORE!
http://www.puebloscience.
*How to Do Things With Songs (Toronto) 11am-11:45 am Danforth/Coxwell Library
1675 Danforth Avenue
Celebrate Culture Days with an interactive show featuring a live clown, music and games. Performers are skilled at doing what you wish, so come and experience what you want to do with songs. Families and children of all ages are welcome. Drop-in. First-come, first-served.
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT174356&R=EVT174356
*Kids Festival (Toronto) 10am-8pm Mel Lastman Square 5100 Yonge Street
Sheppard Avenue West and Yonge Street
Amazing activities for all children, including: – Kids Playground – Food/beverage/juice/ice cream – Free live music, free performances, free dance competitions, free singing competitions – Dance groups, DJs, magicians, comedy shows, traditional music and dance And many prizes for everyone.
http://www.torontokidsfestival.com
*McCormick Park Festival (Toronto) 11am-2pm McCormick Park 66 Sheridan Avenue
Toronto, ON
FREE ACTIVITIES FOR THE FAMILY! Live Music – Free Corn Roast – Bouncy Castle
Face Painting – Arts and Crafts – Workshops and more!
http://mccormickpark.ca/events/
*September Weekends (Scarborough) 12pm-4pm
Scarborough Museum
Check out these fun activities at the museum! Experience life in early Scarborough, sample traditional autumn baked treats and take a nice stroll through beautiful Thomson Memorial Park. Kids make a craft and take part in a Scavenger Hunt! Admission is Pay What You Can.
http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events
*Royal Kids Marketplace (Etobicoke) 9am-2pm Royal Kids Plaza- North End Parking Lot 1500 Royal York Rd.
Etobicoke, Ontario
Outdoor marketplace of 30+ vendors celebrating all things kids….but as we know, where kids go, parents follow. As such, we will have a jumpy castle & face painting and much more…..promises to be a day of fun, food and frenzy!!!
647-718-8267
*Farmers Market (Port Credit) (FREE) 8am-1pm Corner of Lakeshore Road East and Elmwood Avenue (2 blocks of Hurontario Street)
Port Credit, ON
Story Time with Alex
http://www.portcredit.com/explore-port-credit/farmers-market/
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*DogFest (Mississauga) 10am-4pm The Riverwood Conservatory 4300 Riverwood Park Lane (Main Parking Lot by the MacEwan Terrace Garden)
Mississauga, ON
A fun animal, fundraising festival for dogs and families. A fundraising event organized in partnership with The Riverwood Conservancy and Mississauga Animal Services.
Mark Your Calendar and come with your dog and participate.
http://www.TheRiverwoodConservancy.org
*Indoor Playground Open House (Brampton) 9am-11am Kidnetix EduPlay Centre 190 Bovaird Drive Unit 50
Brampton, ON
Join us for a morning of FREE ACTIVITIES & PLAY Class Demo with: Ontario Early Years & Monkeynastix Indoor Playground Fun Face Painting Free Play
Special guest visit with Mickey Mouse
http://www.kidnetix.ca
*St George’s, Newcastle – Community Fayre (Etobicoke) 11am-3pm St George’s Anglican Church
250 Mill Street South
St. George’s Anglican Church will be hosting a Community Fayre inviting the community for a BBQ, games, face-painting, displays and church tour.
905-442-3683
*Barkfest Dog Festival (Barrie/Thornton) 10am-5pm Essa Agriplex 7505 10th Line
Thornton, ON
With great pet-related vendors, dog sport demos, contests and fabulous food, Barkfest is THE place to come, play, shop and spend the day with your favourite dogs!
Events include gourmet food contests, agricultural displays, local farmers, an organic food sector, giant pumpkins, pumpkin contests, fall flowers, garlic galore, apples, and a lot more! A great family event!
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**SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2014**
*Bookfest (Thornhill) 1pm-4pm Dufferin Clark Library 1441 Clark Avenue West
Thornhill, ON
Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL) is hosting its first ever Bookfest. It’s a celebration of books for people who write them and people who read them. Join us for an afternoon of fun for the whole family.
Meet and greet with over 30 local authors who will display their new books all afternoon long. Enjoy a special presentation by award-winning author Don Gillmor and bestselling children’s author Helaine Becker.
Sharpen your writing skills at the Writer’s Workshops; participate in fun children’s activities at the Kids’ Corner; trade in your used books at the Book Swap; view a display of edible books and more!
http://www.vaughanpl.info/programs/index/2014-09-28
*Grand Re-Opening (Maple) (FREE) 12pm-6pm Never Never Land 8520 Jane Street, Unit 6
Maple, ON
New management and new changes. Free entry to our indoor playground.
There will be visitors: Tinkerbell, Mickey & Minnie & more Arts ‘N Crafts Games
$1 food and drinks
www.neverneverland.co
*Open House (Richmond Hill) (FREE) 12pm-4pm Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
10268 Yonge Street
Join us during Culture Days for our first annual Open House!
Free event for the whole family. Enjoy live music, kids activities, tech demonstrations, food samples and more!
*Weaving Words (Sharon/East Gwillimbury) (Free Admission) 11am-4:30 pm Sharon Temple 18974 Leslie Street Sharon, Ontario • Writers • Musicians • Traditional Storytellers • Dancers • Puppetry • Mime • Photographers • Artisans and Vendors
• Barbecue
www.http://weavingwords.ca/
*Meet the Alpacas! (Uxbridge) 10am-4pm Arribalinea 755 Sandford Road
Uxbridge, ON
Please join us for our annual open house. Rain or Shine! Have your picture taken with an alpaca. Children’s Activities. Spinning and felting.
Mad Millie’s Fish and Chip Truck will be onsite both days. Have lunch while watching the baby alpacas play.
http://www.arribalinea.com
*Community Day (Toronto) (FREE) 10am-5pm Science Centre 770 Don Mills Road
Toronto, ON
Celebrate Community Day with FREE general admission* to the Science Centre and a special price for IMAX® films! Presented by TELUS, Community Day is the Science Centre’s way of celebrating science with the whole community. In addition to FREE admission to all our exhibits, The Science of Rock ‘N’ Roll and special programming in the Centre throughout the day, we invite all adults to become children again! For this day only, adult visitors will be able to turn back the clock to see the popular IMAX films Island of Lemurs: Madagascar and Under the Sea at the children’s price.
*IMAX film tickets for all age categories on September 28 will be $9 per person.
Parking at the Ontario Science Centre is $10 per vehicle.
http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/CommunityDay/
*Applefest Fall Fair (Burlington) 11am-4pm Ireland House at Oakridge Farm 2168 Guelph Line
Burlington, ON
It’s a fun event for the whole family with exciting activities and attractions of a country fair. Bigger and better than ever, Applefest will celebrate with games, crafts, live musical entertainment, special attractions, vendors and delicious “Harvest Fare” foods such as country-style BBQ and delicious apple treats
Join us for an old-fashioned outdoor pancake Breakfast from 9:00-11:00am to start off the day!
https://museumsofburlington.com/events/24-applefest-fall-fair–september-28-2014
*Culture Days/Doors Open (Burlington) 12pm-4pm Art Gallery of Burlington
1333 Lakeshore Rd
Walk through our hallways, galleries and studios, and see all that the AGB has to offer!
1-4pm: FREE family fun art activities in the Creative Hub.
905-632-7796
*Barkfest Dog Festival (Barrie/Thornton) 10am-5pm Essa Agriplex 7505 10th Line
Thornton, ON
With great pet-related vendors, dog sport demos, contests and fabulous food, Barkfest is THE place to come, play, shop and spend the day with your favourite dogs!
Events include gourmet food contests, agricultural displays, local farmers, an organic food sector, giant pumpkins, pumpkin contests, fall flowers, garlic galore, apples, and a lot more! A great family event!
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